MICE ATE MY ASHES - AGNIESZKA SMUGŁA

Discover the surprising collection of short poetic forms by Agnieszka Smugła, where a maximum of content is hidden in a minimal volume. It is poetry that stops and encourages reflection, ideal for lovers of unusual wordplay and deep thoughts.

• Surprising collection of short poetic forms
• Poetic miniatures with a high content of meaning
• Absurd wordplay at the highest level
• Autonomous style recognizable from the first poem
• Poems on the walls – works displayed on the facade of a Kraków tenement house
• Inspiration by Limerick, while maintaining its own form

Agnieszka Smugła is an author whose work is characterized by extraordinary precision and the ability to express deep thoughts in a concise form. Her poetic miniatures are true gems that can stop for a moment and encourage reflection on the world around us. The collection "Mice ate my ashes" is an excellent example of her talent, where each poem is like a small work of art, full of hidden meanings and subtle allusions.

The Stowarzyszenie Pisarzy Polskich publishing house presents this unique volume in a hardcover binding, which adds elegance and durability to it. The 196x189 mm format makes the book fit perfectly in your hand, and 120 pages filled with poetry guarantee unforgettable moments spent with literature. The year of publication 2025 symbolizes a new chapter in the work of Agnieszka Smugła, who constantly surprises and inspires.

Krzysztof Rudowski emphasizes in the introduction to the collection that, despite the short form, Agnieszka Smugła's poems are full of content and absurd wit. The author adheres to the five-line form, referring to the Limerick, but at the same time creates something completely new and original. Her works have repeatedly appeared on the facade of the building as part of the "Poems on the walls" initiative, which proves their universal message and ability to stop passers-by in the course of everyday life. It is poetry that lives and breathes, inviting dialogue and reflection.